The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, in the field of African and Arabic culture and language studies, it is the best. The school offers a stunning array of courses from the History of Cambodian art to a five-step course in Swahili. The lecturers are superb and almost every course boasts a wealth of fascinating additional modules. Every course is as exciting and informative as it sounds and the sheer quality of the teaching and resources available in London makes this one of the most exciting places in the world to study. The university also includes possibly the smallest bookshop in London and is home to the Brunei Gallery. Exit from the first floor of the gallery and you'll find a delightful Japanese-inspired roof garden available for peaceful meditation, tea ceremonies and to hire for private functions, it's also often used as a venue for exhibition openings.

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Find out the best London 2020 events with our comprehensive guide to the top entertainment in the city throughout the year. From January through to December, 2020 is packed with unmissable events - so read on to get the best out of London town.

The Montague on the GardensLondon > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £165 23% off15 Montague Street, WC1B |
4 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent Garden's ...More

Le Cordon BleuLondon > Education > Adult Education15 Bloomsbury Square, Marylebone, London WC1A |
6 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) The London HQ of famed culinary institution Le Cordon Bleu , the cookery school widely considered as the guardian of French culinary techniques, trains ...More

The PlaceLondon > Education > Evening Classes17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H |
7 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More

Bitch Lit: Lifting the Veil by Ismat ChughtaiLondon > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 4th June 2020 - 6.30pmSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), 82 Gower Street, WC1E |
2 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Bitch Lit is our monthly book club devoted to new feminist writing and cult classics by women. Join us for wine and irreverent, fun discussion led ...More

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Arctic: Culture and ClimateLondon > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 28th May to 23rd August 2020School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Great Russell Street, WC1B |
5 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)On of the earth's coldest regions, the Arctic and its indigenous peoples, come under the spotlight at a major British Museum exhibition this spring. Select tools ...More

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On HappinessLondon > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th April to 4th October 2020School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), 183 Euston Road, NW1 |
6 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Turn that frown upside down and put on your happy face. The Wellcome Collection explores happy feelings in 2020. For five months, the On Happiness season ...More

Bloomsbury TheatreLondon > Entertainment > Theatres15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H |
5 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Owned and part-funded by University College London, the Bloomsbury was completed in 1968 on the site of a bomb-damaged church. The years have not been kind ...More

The best museums, galleries, attractions near School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

The Wiener LibraryLondon > Attractions > Museums29 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
1 minute from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)The Wiener Library is the world's oldest library dedicated to the study of the Holocaust, its causes and legacies. The library also hosts a regular programme ...More

Russell SquareLondon > Attractions > Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
3 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)The grade II listed Russell Square is a large green space located within the Bloomsbury district with its own cafe, overlooked by the Hotel Russell and ...More

The Building CentreLondon > Attractions > Art Galleries26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E |
4 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Open to the public as well as construction professionals, The Building Centre houses a permanent exhibition of a 1:1500 scale model of Central London. Current major ...More

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Waterstone's - Gower StreetLondon > Shopping > Books82 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E |
2 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Waterstone's, one of the largest high street booksellers in the UK, is a relative newcomer on the block. It first opened in Old Brompton Road, London, ...More

Heal's, Tottenham Court RoadLondon > Shopping > House and Garden196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T |
4 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Though it was established in 1800 Heal's is renowned for its beautifully designed furniture, attractive modern decorations and hyper-modern kitchenware. First opened in 1854, their flagship ...More

Gay's the WordLondon > Shopping > Books66 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N |
5 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)A broad selection of gay and lesbian interest books ranging from fiction, through biography, travel and counselling. Magazines and cards are also on offer....More

NeptuneLondon > Restaurants > Fish and SeafoodGuilford Street, WC1B |
3 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Brett Redman and Margaret Crow, the duo behind The Richmond in Hackney, have moved in with the Principal London to give ...More

Dolphin Swimming ClubLondon > Leisure > ActivitiesU of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E |
2 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ...More

All Star Lanes, HolbornLondon > Leisure > ActivitiesVictoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
7 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ...More

The best pubs near London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

Marquis CornwallisLondon > Nightlife > Pubs31 Marchmont Street, WC1N |
5 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Always a popular choice for local workers and tourists taking in the delights of Bloomsbury, Marquis Cornwallis , located on Marchmont Street, close ...More

BubbledogsLondon > Nightlife > Bars70 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T |
7 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Having originally opened back in 2012, Bubbledogs - London's only champagne and hot dog bar - relaunched in 2019 with a fresh revamp and a brand-new ...More

The Coral RoomLondon > Nightlife > Bars16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B |
7 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Acclaimed designer Martin Brudnizki - responsible for the interiors at Dean Street Townhouse, Hix and Scarfes Bar - has breathed new life into The ...More

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

British MuseumLondon > Business > Venue HireGreat Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
5 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ...More

Friends HouseLondon > Business > Venue Hire173-177 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 |
6 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)The historic headquarters of Quakers in Britain, Friends House in Euston has 23 function rooms including a large Meeting Hall which seats up to 1,100 guests. ...More

The Congress CentreLondon > Business > Venue Hire23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
7 minutes from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ...More